Riyadh: The Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC) announced its lineup of key speakers for its third edition, scheduled to take place on January 26 and 27 at King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. Held under the theme 'Future in Progress,' the event will bring together more than 200 global experts and speakers from over 120 countries, including more than 40 labor ministers, heads of international organizations, prominent economists, chief executive officers, and policymakers.
According to Saudi Press Agency, with broad international participation, the conference continues to establish itself as a leading global forum for developing solutions to labor market challenges. The 2026 edition will be held under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
The conference will focus on key trends reshaping the world of work, including technological transformation, skills development, enhancing labor market resilience, and aligning policies with the rapidly changing nature of work. GLMC further strengthens its position as a trusted international platform for labor policy cooperation through strategic partnerships with major global organizations. These include the International Labour Organization (ILO), the World Bank, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), King's Trust International, UN Tourism, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation 'Misk.'
The agenda will also feature in-depth discussions on the informal economy and transitions toward more flexible and sustainable work patterns, in addition to sessions on building labor markets capable of withstanding global crises. On the sidelines of the conference, more than 40 labor ministers will convene in a closed session to discuss labor market policy priorities and ways to enhance individuals' access to employment opportunities.
The ministers will also review strategies and mechanisms to help align policy directions with development goals, further reinforcing the conference's status as a high-level annual forum for global labor policy discussions.
